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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,212.28, 264,361.35 and 56,269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,212.28, 264,361.35 and 56,269.31 is: 84,417.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,212.28 : 264,361.35 = 56,269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,212.28/264,361.35 = 56,269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,212.28x = 264,361.35 × 56,269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,212.28x = 14,875,429,433.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,875,429,433.36/176,212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,417.67

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